Dating While Gray™

Another Dating Point of View

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Laura chats with Julie Krafchick and Yue Xu, co-hosts of the Dateable podcast and authors of “How To Be Dateable: The Essential Guide to Finding You...

A Little Love Help from My AI Friend

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is artificial intelligence in your dating toolkit? After avoiding the topic, Laura explores. She talks with Igor Khalatian, tech entrepreneur and foun...

Together and Apart: Two Updates

13 Feb 2025

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On the eve of Valentine’s Day, Dating While Gray continues its year-round mission of offering insights and advice on love, sex, and relationships fo...

Love Across the Divide, Part 2

21 Nov 2024

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Laura talks with psychotherapist Ken Page about older romance and bridging political differences in kinder and gentler ways. Plus, listeners weigh in ...

Love Across the Divide, Part 1

14 Nov 2024

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If romantic relationships are built on shared values, does that mean two people need to be aligned politically to have a deep connection and strong bo...

The Intentional Love Journey

07 Nov 2024

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Looking for a soul salve? Here it is: Four stories of romance seeking and finding, shared by show listeners. They include Anthony, who won’t let hea...

Laura’s Podcast Pick: To See Each Other

31 Oct 2024

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Laura shares “A Beloved Nursing Home,” which kicks off Season 2 of tTo See Each Other. Show host George Goehl travels to Lincoln County, Wisconsin...

Romantic Love in Limbo

24 Oct 2024

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It’s the dating situation no one dares think about … until it happens to them. Laura discusses ambiguous loss and next steps with Mike, whose wife...

The Stay-or-Go Dilemma

17 Oct 2024

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Is there ever a right time to end a romantic relationship – especially when there’s a lot of history involved? Chris and other listeners share the...

Ready, Aim, Swipe!

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dating sites and apps can be a huge time suck and overwhelmingly, users report feeling burned out. Should we trust our gut and make quick swiping deci...

Listener Mailbag

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Laura shares comments and questions from listeners responding to previous DWG episodes.

Love, In So Many Words

26 Sep 2024

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Laura chats with novelist Susan Coll about the inspiration behind her novels featuring protagonists in dysfunctional relationships. Plus, a poet captu...

Advice from a Sex Journalist

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Using toys, getting STI tested, embracing the use-it-or-lose it mantra … Laura shares excerpts of a candid Facebook Live event with Michael Castlema...

Inside the Lives of Older Singles

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Golden Bachelorette premiere is approaching! Laura wonders if this time, the reality show will be more, you know, real. She also shares excerpts f...

Life After A Gray Divorce

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Anita's lifetime, the divorce rate for Americans over 55 has doubled. People are living longer, divorce stigma has decreased and women are more...

(Encore) Starting All Over Again

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Pilot episode! Laura attends her 40th high school reunion, where her former classmates open up about their own love lives and dating strategies. Then,...

(Encore) Pants on Fire

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Can we keep the love faith while circumventing the deceivers? Security analyst Kim Key offers advice and tips on avoiding online romance scams, based ...

(Encore) Sage Advice

15 Aug 2024

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Words of romance wisdom from: Writer Sophy Burnham, who offers insights based on decades of personal experience; Leora Hoffman, an attorney-turned- ma...

(Encore) Romance and Money

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Laura talks with Shawn Leamon, a financial expert who usually explores money from an uncoupling point of view. Shawn offers tips and advice to Laura&#...

(Encore) Love in the Stars

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Laura’s a Scorpio, and she reads her horoscope every morning for fun. But is there more to astrology than sun signs, and can it help us make romanti...

Speed Dating While Gray: The Happily Ever After Journey

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jerry’s in his early seventies when friends introduce him to 65-year-old, never-married Ann. They share with Laura the twists and turns of their rom...

(Encore) Dating 101: The First Date

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Coach Amy Schoen returns for do’s, don’ts, and dishing with host Laura Stassi and Paulina, who can’t figure out if dating is different because s...

Speed Dating While Gray: When A Helper Needs Help

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Laura chats with Kerry, a psychotherapist whose hopes for romantic companionship are faltering.

(Encore) Boomerang Love

04 Jul 2024

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Who hasn’t done a little digging to find a flame from our younger years? But, as Laura discovers, taking the next steps to reach out is when things ...

(Encore) Unexpected Love

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you starting to fret that despite all of your efforts, you’ll never find The One? Here’s a little inspiration to relax and just let it be: thr...

Speed Dating While Gray: The Only Ring is from a Phone

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Shared mission, different game plan: Laura chats with Caitlin Pierce, creator of the reality dating show Hang Up from Radiotopia/PRX. 

(Encore) Clicking, Swiping, Boosting, Super Liking

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Since the first modern dating website was created in the mid-’90s, millions of people have spent a lot of time, energy and dollars. So why is the ju...

Speed Dating While Gray: Finding Home

06 Jun 2024

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Laura gets insights from Ryan Frederick, author of “Right Place, Right Time: The Ultimate Guide for Choosing a Home for the Second Half of Life.” ...

(Encore) Making Moves

30 May 2024

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Laura talks with Carson, whose change in relationship status sparks a cross-country move. Then, Laura hears from unlucky-in-love Albert, who wonders i...

Speed Dating While Gray: Not All Who Wander …

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Laura chats with Stephanie, who’s living around the globe on a budget after divorce and retirement.

(Encore) The Older Brain on Love

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Remember the PSA that aired on TV for years, with the egg and the frying pan: This is your brain, this is drugs, this is your brain on drugs? It seems...

Speed Dating While Gray: Tell Meredith Goldstein All About It

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Laura chats with one of Dating While Gray’s role models: Meredith Goldstein, Boston Globe advice columnist and host of the Love Letters podcast. 

Laura’s Podcast Pick: An Arm and a Leg, The Medicare Episode

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Medicare is more complicated, and expensive, than many people realize. Also, it’s not too early to start thinking about this benefit. An Arm and a L...

One Love, Two Homes

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A growing number of older couples are not sharing space 24/7. It’s called living apart together, or LAT. Anthropologist Helen Fisher reveals her LAT...

Smoke … and Mirrors

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ahead of the international get-high holiday of 4/20, Laura chats with cannabis researcher Dr. Peter Grinspoon. He also has thoughts about dating. Plus...

Anatomy of a Fall

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Crystal and Dave clicked! First online, and then in real life. Are they moving too fast? Have the red flags been flying all along? Laura talks with ea...

Love Is A Family Affair

04 Apr 2024

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Sydney helps mom Jennifer navigate the dating apps. Widower Herb offers daughter Jen tips for a successful long-term relationship, even as bad timing ...

(Encore) Speed DWG: Dyeing To Be Dateable

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the first episode of our new microcast, Speed Dating While Gray, a matchmaker makes a provocative, off-topic comment about Laura’s gray hair.

Location, Location, Location

21 Mar 2024

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Does the number 1 rule in real estate value also apply to finding new love? Hometown dating field reports are filed by listeners including Marina, in ...

Maybe I Do

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Stacy is mulling over a marriage proposal. History and tradition suggest that’s the ultimate romantic commitment expression. But at our age...

Sex On My Mind

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Maybe we’re doing it, maybe we’re not. Maybe we want to, maybe we don’t. We might be thinking about it … intimacy coach Anna Marti offers insi...

Long Leap to Love

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to finding love or making a commitment, is there ever an expiration date? Laura talks with Julie, who’s been on the dating market for ...

Revisiting That Other Reality Dating Show

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when a journalist covering the older-dating beat tries to get real about a TV show? Listeners weigh in with their opinions – about The ...

Dating in Real Life

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Longtime dating coach Damona Hoffman offers practical and optimistic insights from her book, “F the Fairy Tale: Rewrite the Dating Myths and Live Y...

Trailer: Reintroducing Dating While Gray

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With true stories and expert insights, host Laura Stassi continues her journalistic mission to uncover and share what it takes to make and keep new lo...

Encore: What (Some) Men Want

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An online encounter has Laura wondering: When it comes to older heterosexual dating, are women trying to school men? Weighing in are widower Steve, a ...

Encore: Love and Business

18 Jan 2024

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When couples mix business and pleasure, can both their romantic and work partnerships survive and thrive? Laura talks with “accidental CEO” Alliso...

Encore: More Dishing on Dating

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With five committed relationships in 20 years, the apps are panning out for listener Jean. Plus, two former Dating While Gray guests randomly connect ...

Encore: Dishing on Dating

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After counting up the romantic encounters she’s had this year, Laura asks older singles for their numbers. Tea spillers include Vinnie and Rachel; K...

Encore: It’s 420 Somewhere

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A dating site profile question leads Laura to explore cannabis use among older daters. Dosages, smoking vs. ingesting, medical and bedroom benefits …...

Encore: Health and Romance

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Shannon’s  back on the dating market, this time with the diagnosis of a gradually disabling disease. Patrice’s plans with her long-time partner a...

More Dishing on Dating

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With five committed relationships in 20 years, the apps are panning out for listener Jean. Plus, two former Dating While Gray guests randomly connect ...

Dishing on Dating

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After counting up the romantic encounters she’s had this year, Laura asks older singles for their numbers. Tea spillers include Vinnie and Rachel; K...

The Golden Bachelor Recap: We All Turn on Gerry

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this final episode of our Golden Bachelor recap episode of The Waves, Gerry’s makes his decision but maybe loses the audience along the way. Pod...

It’s 420 Somewhere

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A dating site profile question leads Laura to explore cannabis use among older daters. Dosages, smoking vs. ingesting, medical and bedroom benefits …...

(Encore Episode) Custom-Built Commitment

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Laura talks with legendary women's college basketball coach Elaine Elliott, whose commitment to her partner endures long after the romance is over...

Bonus: The Golden Bachelor Recap: Fantasy Suite Edition

18 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, Gerry’s down to two women and two potential fantasy suites. How sweet do things actually get?Podcast producti...

Health and Romance

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Shannon’s back on the dating market, this time with the diagnosis of a gradually disabling disease. Patrice’s plans with her long-time partner ar...

Bonus: The Golden Bachelor Recap: The Women Tell All and Mince No Words

11 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, we get the first Women Tell All episode of The Golden Bachelor. Waves recap co-hosts Cheyna Roth and Laura Stas...

Love and Business

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When couples mix business and pleasure, can both their romantic and work partnerships survive and thrive? Laura talks with “accidental CEO” Alliso...

Bonus: Golden Bachelor Recap: Hometowns Will Always Be Cringey

04 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, Gerry visits the hometowns of the last 3 women standing on The Golden Bachelor. Unlike hometown dates in the p...

What (Some) Men Want

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An online encounter has Laura wondering: When it comes to older heterosexual dating, are women trying to school men? Weighing in are widower Steve, a ...

Bonus: Golden Bachelor Recap: WTH, Gerry?!

28 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, Golden Bachelor Gerry is rapidly approaching hometown dates and needs to narrow the pool down to three. To get ...

Dating, With Children

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An unexpected life turn leaves mid-fifties Priya a single mother of a grade-schooler. Is it just a coincidence she’s struggling on the dating scene?...

Bonus Episode from The Waves: The Golden Bachelor Recap: The 'D Word'

21 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, Gerry says the D Word: Divorce. Laura Stassi, host of Dating While Gray, and Slate Senior Supervising Producer ...

Anger Management

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bill turns to heavy metal music as he figures out a peaceful way forward after a second divorce and a health crisis. Anne is tired of feeling devastat...

Bonus Episode from The Waves: The Golden Bachelor Recap - Gerry's Crying Again

14 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves recapping The Golden Bachelor, we find Gerry in his feelings…again.Slate Senior Supervising Producer Daisy Ros...

After The End

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Laura checks in with guests from previous seasons including LuAnn, who needs help with her boyfriend’s lack of awareness in the bedroom; Tim, who’...

All That Glitters

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Will “The Golden Bachelor’” mirror what it’s really like to be older and on the market … or will it be a hot mess? Laura chats with a “Bac...

Season 5 Trailer

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dating While Gray is back! Over 10 new episodes, Laura shares more true stories and expert advice on love and romance at age 50 and beyond ... plus, p...

Love Seekers and Keepers

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sparks fly when Hunter and John meet at a Christmas party, though patience is needed for their love journey. An unexpected realization forces Susan an...

Best of Friends

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

John and Jane click from the get-go after meeting on the dance floor, happily agreeing that being “just” friends is more than enough. When Lindsey...

Pants On Fire

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Security analyst Kim Key offers advice and tips on avoiding online romance scams, based on her research and reporting for PCMag. Then, Laura hears abo...

Laura’s Podcast Pick – Uncoupled: Thank U, Next

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Just in time for the breakup season, aka Turkey Drop, Laura shares an encore episode from WUNC’s podcast Embodied. Host Anita Rao is joined by “Lo...

The Parent Trap

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After two divorces, Gia’s on the fence about getting back out there. Daughter Lauryn aims to help by sharing ideas and resources, including this pod...

Dating 101: The First Date

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Coach Amy Schoen returns for do’s, don’ts, and dishing with host Laura Stassi and Paulina, who can’t figure out if dating is different because s...

Dating 101: The Online Profile

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Gray dater Karen shares a dilemma that’s all too common: She’s getting attention online, but not necessarily the kind she wants. Maybe it’s her ...

Hope After Heartbreak

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Laura talks with science journalist Florence Williams, author of “Heartbreak: A Personal and Scientific Journey.” Florence shares...

Great Expectations

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Laura talks with entrepreneur Rob. He’s taken a kind of  statistician approach to recoupling and in the process has gathered some ...

Making Moves

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Laura talks with Carson, whose change in relationship status sparked a cross-country move. Then, Laura hears from unlucky-in-love Alb...

Love Sick

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Laura talks with Carrie, who found a “hunkering down buddy” during lockdown. As quarantine lifted, though, their personality diff...

Season 4 Trailer

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to a new season of Dating While Gray! Laura is back with a fresh collection of experiences, conversations and reflections on romance and relat...

Speed DWG: Show Me The Money

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks to our sponsor Silver Singles. Learn more at silversingles.com/datingwhilegray. This episode was produced by Anisa Khalifa. Eric Magnus and Se...

Speed DWG: Online Love Lingo

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks to our sponsor Silver Singles. Learn more at silversingles.com/datingwhilegray. This episode was produced by Lindsay Foster Thomas. Eric Magnu...

Speed DWG: The Harder They Fall

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Unhappily married couples no doubt have heard the sentiment about staying together for the sake of their kids, or waiting for little ones to launch be...

Speed DWG: Sweet Dreams

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Patricia and Joe are one of the most memorable couples in Dating While Gray history. We first met them in Season 2 just after they developed romantic ...

Speed DWG: Gaining The Get

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the “Hashtag Love” episode from Season 3, we met Lewis, who used a social media platform to make a romantic connection. He joins Laura again to...

Speed DWG: My Love Language Is Your Credit Score

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the “Money and Romance” episode from Season 2, we met Ginny, who discovered financial infidelity in her marriage. She joins Laura again with a...

Speed DWG: Pillow Talk

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sexuality educator, researcher and writer Jane Fleishman talks more about her mission to promote sexual wellness in older people. Jane says it’s nev...

Speed DWG: In The Moment

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Ann, who’s taking courses in MBSR, mindfulness based stress reduction. It helped her so much after her divorce that she wants to teach others h...

Speed DWG: A Decent Proposal

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After discovering that her professional skills don’t translate to her search for a romantic partner, career coach Melissa barters services with a ma...

Speed DWG: Dyeing To Be Dateable

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the first episode of our new microcast, Speed Dating While Gray, a matchmaker makes a provocative, off-topic comment about Laura’s gray hair. ...

Introducing...Speed Dating While Gray!

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Laura has a very special announcement for podcast listeners about what to expect over the summer. | Learn more at www.datingwhilegray.com.

Caller, You're On The Air

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the Season 3 finale, Laura turns the mic over to DWG listeners. They share details from their personal, yet highly relatable, gray dating journeys....

Unexpected Love

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you starting to fret that despite all of your efforts, you’ll never find The One? Here’s a little inspiration to relax and just let it be: thr...

How To Be Single

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An entire generation grew up with songs on the radio that basically were cautionary tales about being single. 1968 brought us “One is the Loneliest ...

Minding The Age Gap

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sugar daddies. Cougars. Cradle robbers. When it comes to couples with age differences, there are so many silly labels. It's true that May-December...

Chatting Up Strangers

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Laura doesn’t have trouble asking anyone about anything....for the podcast. But when it comes to her personal life, she needs help making conversati...

Laura's Podcast Pick: Great Grief

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Laura introduces listeners to Great Grief, a podcast about love and loss hosted by Grammy-nominated singer Nnenna Freelon who experienced a shift in e...

Baggage Claim

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

No matter which path we take to find love, the journey can be more difficult if we’re bringing too much baggage along with us. How do we leave the u...